Research assistant

Unist; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 93,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross pay 8 300-10000 PLN

Part-time THz unit

Exciting research topics

International CEZAMAT team at PW

Job summary

Warsaw University of Technology invites applicants for two research assistant positions in WG4 of CENTERA2 in CEZAMAT. The role focuses on terahertz optical systems design, simulation, and fabrication.

You will work with national and international partners, publish results, and apply for new grants. An Master degree is required and English proficiency is essential. The position is part-time 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master-level degree in physics or a related field.
• Strong command of English for publications.
• Research experience in THz and optics is desirable.
• Proven ability to publish and present results.
• Experience with programming in Python is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Simulate, design, and fabricate THz optical systems.
• Collaborate with CENTERA2 and Warsaw colleagues.
• Disseminate results via publications and conferences.
• Prepare applications for new research grants.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Research profile in physics/electonics

Solid knowledge in solid-state physics

Experience with computer simulations

Python programming

Education

Master Degree or equivalent

Tools

THz simulations

Job description

Organisation/Company Warsaw University of Technology Research Field Physics » Solid state physics Physics » Optics Physics » Electronics Physics » Applied physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We offer 2 positions as a research assistant for a PhD student 1, 2 in Work Group 4 (WG4) of the CENTERA2 in research unit of the Center for Advanced Materials and Technologies (CEZAMAT) at the WUT. WG4 (led by PhD Agnieszka Siemion) conducts research into terahertz optical systems and their components and is responsible for developing and constructing new devices and systems, with the goal of rapid technology transfer and commercialization. CENTERA2 is a project with a proposed research and development program focused on new achievements in terahertz science and technology.

The key responsibilities include:

• Simulation, design, and fabrication of THz optical systems,
• Collaboration with CENTERA2 team members, as well as with scientists from the Warsaw University of Technology and national and international partner institutions;
• Dissemination of research results – scientific publications and conference presentations;
• Applications for new research grants.

Requirements

Research Field Physics » Solid state physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Optics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Electronics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Applied physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent command of English, enabling the preparation of scientific publications;
• A research profile consistent with a specialization in physics, electronics, or photonics;
• Solid knowledge of solid-state physics, optoelectronics, electronics, or photonics, including the THz radiation range;
• Proven research experience in conducting computer simulations and designing optical systems, THz emitters, or detectors.
• Proficiency in the PYTHON or other programming environment.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages POLISH Level Good

Research Field Physics » Solid state physicsPhysics » OpticsPhysics » ElectronicsPhysics » Applied physics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

BENEFITS include:

• 1. 8 300-10000 gross pay for full-time employment.
• 2. Part-time employment in a rapidly developing THz unit.
• 3. Research on exciting topics.
• 4. Work in an international research team in the modern technology center of the best and largest Polish technical university.

Eligibility criteria

• 1. Submission of all required documents:
• 1) a letter of application to the Vice-Rector for General Affairs;
• 2) a CV (up to 3 pages) including the clause:
• "I consent to the processing of my personal data necessary for the recruitment process, in accordance with the Act of 29 August 1997 on Personal Data Protection.";
• 3) candidate’s personal information form;
• 4) copy of the diploma of higher education confirming the obtained master’s degree or an equivalent degree;
• 5) a list of research, teaching and organizational output and achievements;
• 6) other documents certifying additional qualifications;
• a) the full capacity to perform acts in law,
• b) enjoying full civil rights,
• c) not being convicted by a valid sentence for an intentional crime or an intentional tax offence,
• d) no disciplinary penalty as defined in Article 276 section 1 items 7 and 8 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 being imposed on them.

Selection process

Candidates who have submitted complete application will be screened by a recruitment committee and selected candidates will be invited for a web-based or telephone-based interview in front of the committee in October/November 2026 (in-person interviews are also possible at the candidate’s expense). WUT reserves the rights to close the competition without selecting a candidate. In such a case, a new job offer will be published.

Additional comments

The person will be employed for Project No. FENG.02.01-IP.05-T004/23 titled “Center for Terahertz Research and Applications CENTERA2”. The project is co-financed by the European Union through the European Funds for Smart Economy 2021-2027 (FENG), Competition of the Foundation for Polish Science, Priority 2 Innovation-friendly environment, Measure 2.1 International Research Agendas.